The Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute ashtray was donated by 1943 graduate Ann Gustin Zetterlind. It is made of a copper colored metal, is circular in shape and has the Mechanics Institute (MI) insignia stamped in the bottom. The Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI) ashtray was donated by 1943 graduate Ann Gustin Zetterlind. It is made of a copper colored metal, is circular in shape with a crimped edge similar to a pie crust to hold a cigarette, and has the Mechanics Institute (MI) insignia stamped in the bottom. Ann and her husband were both graduates of RAMI in the 1940s. A letter from the donor dated September 2009 is with the ashtray.
